The Creative Lab was a 3-day Arts Enrichment and Personal Development program created and delivered for high school students. Everyone who participated identified as artists in the mediums of poetry, visual art, or dance, and wished to make meaningful contributions within and outside of the program. The Creative Lab took place at York University, in […]
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Rebirth Professional Development Program
Rebirth is a professional development training program for artist-educators and arts administrators. It was geared towards those working in the community arts sector, and going through a period of transition and transformation in their lives and/or work. We supported our participants to ground in their sense of purpose and explore ways that this can […]
Tue Mar 28, 2023
On the Horizon: Reflecting on the Importance of Youth Poetry
On the Horizon is a spoken word poetry program that was at the center of Voice of Purpose’s work with youth in schools and in communities for many years. It is a prime example of the power of our Purpose Rooted Arts Education pedagogy, which lives at the heart of all of our work […]
Tue Mar 28, 2023
Unpacking Catalyst Voices April 2022: Process of Catalyst Integration & Embodiment
Our 3rd Catalyst Voices gathering, held April 2022, allowed us the opportunity and invitation to peer inwards, and consider the concept of defining, integrating and embodying the transformative energy of being a catalyst. At Voice of Purpose, we encourage our many communities to be ignitors of transformation – Able to recognize the sparks […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Catalyst Spotlights
Featuring 4 artist-educators from across Canada and the US (including Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago and BC) in the creation and development of unique 8 week programs for participants across different age groups and artistic mediums, as part of our Catalyst Incubator and EADLE ( Engaging Artists in Digital Learning Environments) research.
Catalyst Spotlight: HEARt* Radio Mixtape Project – with AaleemRM
Impassioned through conscious storytelling and his love for music, Aaleem’s purpose is deeply rooted in his commitment to the youth within his communities, as well as honoring the oral traditions of music making to encourage and affirm the spirit and collective energy of those who are finding their voice. When asked to consider […]
Wed Feb 8, 2023
Introducing our Catalyst Spotlights
This year, Voice of Purpose launched the Catalyst Incubator, a 6 month container that provided mentorship and support to 4 artist-educators from across Canada and the US (including Toronto, Atlanta, Chicago and BC) in the creation and development of unique 8 week programs for participants across different age groups and artistic mediums. It’s 2023, and […]
Fri Jan 27, 2023
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